Katara Hospitality, Rixos Hotels debut All-Inclusive concept in Qatar

Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha, Qatar’s first luxury beach resort to pioneer the all-inclusive lifestyle concept, opened Tuesday in time for the welcoming of over a million football fans for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2022.The event highlights a unique brand of hospitality that Katara Hospitality, in partnership with Accor and Rixos Hotels, is introducing to Qatar for the first time.The hotel reiterates the brand’s commitment to creating an elevated 360° experience for guests. “We are very proud to witness the re-opening of the fully restored Gulf Hotel Doha in partnership with Rixos Hotels; 50-years ago, Gulf Hotel was the country’s first five-star hotel and helped lead the hospitality industry in Qatar," Katara Hospitality’s deputy chairman and Qatari Diar CEO engineer Abdullah bin Hamad al-Attiyah said.“The main purpose of the project restoration was to celebrate the heritage of Qatar and to bring back the original iconic identity of the building. Rixos brand is firmly rooted in the generous and authentic approach to hospitality as the origins and traditions of Turkish heritage, and we are happy to welcome the Turkish hospitality to Qatar with the opening of the first Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha,” he added.Since its opening in 1973 as the Gulf Hotel, the building itself has become a landmark in the city and this new venture reimagines the property with luxurious offerings under the All-Inclusive concept within the Rixos brand name. Established in 2000, the fast-growing Turkish hotel brand has redefined the meaning of All-Inclusive by creating individual and meaningful experiences through an unlimited selection of premium products and services across bucket-list worthy destinations. “This iconic landmark is the ideal venue to introduce Rixos and its All-Inclusive concept to Qatar. Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha perfectly balances the striking contrast between the 1970’s architecture of one of Doha’s most recognised landmarks with all the style and functionality that is expected of a leading 21st-century luxury hotel,” Rixos’ chairman Fettah Tamince said.Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha consists of two towers comprising of 378 luxurious rooms and suites. The guest rooms blend comfort with the cutting-edge technology to satisfy all guests. The hotel features the brand’s highly acclaimed signature Anjana Spa. Offering luxurious amenities for different age groups, the hotel features a vibrant entertainment programme, several dining outlets, and engaging kids’ club and state-of-the-art fitness facilities. Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha’s dining outlets include the Farmhouse, the all-day dining restaurant that introduces high quality, farm-fresh ingredients, with an emphasis on authentic Turkish cuisine; Rasa provides guests with Indian classics with a modern take; Mr Tailor, a steakhouse offering the finest meat cuts and presenting Eastern Mediterranean cuisine; Crust, the 24-hour lobby lounge featuring a bakery with desserts; and M lounge. The Exclusive Sports Club and Rixy Kids Club are among the attractions. Katara Hospitality acting CEO Andrew Humphries said: “Today marks a key milestone for Katara Hospitality with the re-opening of the Gulf Hotel, known to be the first 5-star hotel in Doha, and reiterates the hotel’s commitment towards creating an elevated brand experience for guests.”Rixos Hotels UAE regional general manager Cenk Unverdi said: “The opening of Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha is a monumental achievement for everyone involved, and the introduction of the All-Inclusive concept in Qatar’s hospitality landscape helps reiterate the hotel’s commitment to creating an elevated brand experience for guests.”Rixos Gulf Doha Hotel general manager Sherif Kasseb said: “The Qatari market is ready for an All-Inclusive destination where guests’ only concern is to sit back and unwind while their every need is attended to. Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha is fulling this market gap and will soon become the go-to destination for business travellers and vacationers alike. We look forward to welcoming guests to our hotel.”